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What is the process for obtaining a Soft Power Visa in Thailand from Vietnam?

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Apr 16, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

APPROVED! 🎉

DTV Soft Power Visa - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

HUGE thanks to everyone here in the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) group for all the helpful info! 🙌

TIMELINE 

* Mid March - Researched DTV categories, requirements, Muay Thai schools. Chose Wildcat Muay Thai (in Chiang Mai).

* March 26: Finalized details and paid for a 6-month course. Shout out to Meaw for answering all my questions! :) 

* March 27: Received the required documents from the school for the Soft Power DTV application.

* March 28: Prepared supporting documents: cover letter, bank statements, proof of accommodation, etc. Decided to wait till April for my banks to produce the most recent, March account statement.

* April 1: Submitted my application (documents + fees). 

* April 3: Received a request for updated financial proof (bank statements for the last 6 months) and explanation of how I’ll support myself. Sent the additional documents the same night.

* April 8: Status updated to “Pending Approval” (visible on the portal; no email notification).

* April 16: APPROVED! Received my visa as a PDF via email.

If I had to do it again - I would submit all 6 months of bank account statements AND the most recent month right away. 

And in a case you're unemployed - definitely include a COVER LETTER explaining how you're going to support yourself.

Hope this helps anyone navigating the process. 

Thanks everyone!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user successfully navigated the application process for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attend a Muay Thai course, detailing their timeline from research to approval. They emphasized the importance of thorough documentation, including bank statements and a cover letter explaining financial support. The visa was approved within weeks, illustrating an effective process for Expats looking to study in Thailand.

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Anonymous ******************

What was included in your cover letter explaining how you were going to support yourself?

3 days ago

Meaw ************

Thank you so much for your review and your trust 🙏 see you so soon 😊

3 days ago

Ollie *******

With the bank statement. Do you have to have the amount in there the whole time or only at the end statement?

3 days ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

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